F25AS00379 Highlands Conservation Act - Base Funding Round

The Highlands Conservation Act Program (HCA), managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, provides financial assistance to Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania for conserving land and natural resources within the Highlands Region. The program supports land conservation projects where State, County, or Municipal agencies acquire land or interests in land from willing sellers to protect areas of significant conservation value. The governors of the four states can submit grant proposals covering up to 50% of the total project cost. Funding under the HCA is divided into Base and Competitive categories. This particular solicitation, titled "F25AS00379 Highlands Conservation Act - Base Funding Round," invites eligible applicants to apply for Base Funding. Applicants are prohibited from seeking funding for the same project in both the Base and Competitive rounds. The solicitation was posted on May 19, 2026, and the application deadline is October 31, 2026. The Fish and Wildlife Service, part of the Department of the Interior, is the administering agency, and interested parties may contact the agency via the provided email address for more information. Further details and submission instructions are available through the official grants.gov portal.